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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1927
Page
16
A Connecticut judge sternly admonishes drivers who talk and distract the car’s operation from the rear seat and front seat alike. He urges motorists to keep eyes and mind on traffic, arguing conversations should not detract from driving safety and that listening is wise.
A report shows operating costs for Oakland Motor Car Company field representatives at 8.98 cents per mile with fuel maintenance and tire expenses itemized. It notes 200 company cars, mainly Pontiac Sixes and Oaklands, and discusses regional cost variations and the shift to exporting cars on their own wheels from New York to European destinations.
The Nash Motors facility in Kenosha unveils a massive 200 by 17 by 1 8 foot oven, touted as the largest continuous type I core oven. It uses 150 traveling racks on a continuous overhead conveyor, doubling back to cover the full baking area and enhancing efficiency across the plant.
Amstord dispatch notes a Supreme Court Justice Curtiss decree advising passengers to remain still and silent in vehicles to maximize safety. The judge cautions against interference with controls or outward questions, arguing inaction protects all by reducing risk and promoting safer driving outcomes.
The 1902 Gus Edwards and Vincent Bryan tune In My Merry Oldsmobile remains popular, revived in a 1927 Victor Recording Orchestra arrangement by Jean Golibette. Oldsmobile officials cited strong demand with thousands of copies sold yearly, while M. Witmark & Son issued a special edition to meet requests from owners worldwide.
The New York State Automobile Association recommends to the Bushway Department of New York that all main trunk lines have a minimum width of 49 feet, with at least 24 feet paved with a hard surfaced material.
The report compares road networks in the Americas, noting South and Central America combined exceed the area of the U S and Canada but have only 22 670 mules for surfaced high wash and 2h miles of dirt road The United States reports 521 260 miles of surfaced highways and 2 484 822 miles of dirt roads.
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